Problems in Classical and Quantum Mechanics

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This book is a collection of problems intended to aid students in their graduate courses in physics and in preparing for the PhD qualifying exam. Thus, the included problems are of the type that could be on a qualifying exam or are problems that are meant to elucidate a principle that is important for the exam. Unlike other compilations of problems, the problems in this text are placed in the broader context of the subject.
The goal of the book is to develop the problem solving skills of the reader to insure a complete understanding of the physics. Problems and solutions are presented in detail, and, additionally, their significance is discussed within the context of the physical principle(s) that they illustrate. The solution of the problem is only the beginning of the learning process--it is in manipulating the solution and changing the parameters that a great deal of insight can be gleaned. This technique is referred to by the authors as "massaging the problem," and it is a technique that the authors have found to considerably increase the pedagogical value of any problem.
This book is a collection of problems that are intended to aid students in graduate and undergraduate courses in Classical and Quantum Physics. It is also intended to be a study aid for students that are preparing for the PhD qualifying exam. Many of the included problems are of a type that could be on a qualifying exam. Others are meant to elucidate important concepts. Unlike other compilations of problems, the detailed solutions are often accompanied by discussions that reach beyond the specific problem.The solution of the problem is only the beginning of the learning process--it is by manipulation of the solution and changing of the parameters that a great deal of insight can be gleaned. The authors refer to this technique as "massaging the problem," and it is an approach that the authors feel increases the pedagogical value of any problem.
Discusses each problem as though a student is visiting the authors' office for help in solving it Presents an approach to problem solving that is intended to improve students' understanding of the underlying principles Provides substantial mathematical detail in problem solutions

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J. Daniel Kelley

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“The book under review is a collection of problems in classical and quantum mechanics. … The problems in the book are stated clearly and sometimes illustrated by graphs and sketches of the problem at hand, in particular in the part on classical mechanics. … Students preparing for an exam in classical mechanics or quantum mechanics will certainly find this book useful.” (Monika Winklmeier, zbMATH 1391.81001, 2018)
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